Other UK iPhone 16/16 Plus/16 Pro/16 Pro Max Pre-release, Orders and Dispatch Thread

[chillip]

I would expect iPhone direct from Apple to move to dispatch today. That’s what usually happens.

 

[Sbishop84]

Did you upgrade over live chat?

No over the phone

 

[Nintendolinky]

Orders done for collection in store, are they store stock? Or will the phones be sent to store for us to collect? Also my phone has a collection time of 08:15, my watch is 09:15 and my AirPods Max are 16:15 can I just collect them all at 08:15 😅

 

[jbuk72]

I would expect iPhone direct from Apple to move to dispatch today. That’s what usually happens.

Seems a bit early. Would be Thursday morning I think.

 

[jbuk72]

Orders done for collection in store, are they store stock? Or will the phones will be sent to store for us to collect? Also my phone has a collection time of 08:15, my watch is 09:15 and my AirPods Max are 16:15 can I just collect them all at 08:15

Seems logical for them to give you all of them on a single visit. As long as you have notifications that all 3 are ready for collection from the same store I can’t see an issue.

 

[Nintendolinky]

Seems logical for them to give you all of them on a single visit. As long as you have notifications that all 3 are ready for collection from the same store I can’t see an issue.

Thanks and that’s what I thought. When do we get the notification’s, are they on the day or the day before? I briefly asked a guy in the Apple Store yesterday and he implied I’d get a notification at the latest like an hour before, in my mind that doesn’t make sense.

 

[David1986H]

No, but we use CEX and take them into a store. Best prices we can find and we take cash.

Cex always finds something to lower the price even if there's not a mark on it.
They were offering £285 for my 14 plus online which I assumed includes the box, charger etc. Most likely £250 once they make up that they found a mark.

Apple offering £300 just for the iPhone, and they post a shipping box and everything. Easy as you can get.

 

[Webcat86]

No, but we use CEX and take them into a store. Best prices we can find and we take cash.

I've just gone through their website wizard for a quote, 'mint' condition is more than Apple if I take vouchers, cash is less. 'Good' condition is less than Apple both for cash and vouchers.

 

[jbuk72]

Thanks and that’s what I thought. When do we get the notification’s, are they on the day or the day before? I briefly asked a guy in the Apple Store yesterday and he implied I’d get a notification at the latest like an hour before, in my mind that doesn’t make sense.

I think it’s the evening before. For normal day to day collections it’s the hour before but for preorders it’s usually the day before.

 

[WRXiceman]

I would expect iPhone direct from Apple to move to dispatch today. That’s what usually happens.

They never ship this early, it's always the day before.

 

[vine-boating]

Where is the best place to sell your old iPhone in terms of getting the most money?

 

[mozzamobile]

I vowed never to use CEX as they are not as ethical as they seem, and knock prices down for no reason or the smallest thing... and having bought a phone from them , which was returned as it turned out to be a stolen phone, and they couldn't give 2 hoots, although I did get a refund in the end, I now wouldn't trust them

 

[Lyn2012]

No, but we use CEX and take them into a store. Best prices we can find and we take cash.

Thanks, it’s a good idea. However I’ve just checked and they’re only offering £440 for a “mint” 256GB 14 PM which is £45 less than Apple and £130 less than Phone Box - and I thought Apple’s trade-in prices were low!

 

[crdav]

To anyone who buys via Barclays monthly payments and includes 2 year up front Apple Care:

I'm 1 year in to the 2 year payments plan and have just called Barclays to pay off the remaining year (selling my 15 Pro for a 16 Pro). When I placed the order last year, it included a 2 year up front costs for Apple Care. Am I right in thinking I can get a refund for the remaining year of the Apple Care? If so, do I have to contact Apple myself to do this, or does it happen automatically now I've paid off the Barclays finance?

A few years ago I was on the iPhone Upgrade Programme. I cancelled the AppleCare myself via Apple, they refunded it to Barclays who then sent me the refund. Not sure if this is how it still works, but I would be surprised if it's changed much.

 

[chillip]

My caudabe order has shipped.

 

[SmugMaverick]

Ended up ordering Ultramarine case, qi2 MagSafe and ESR screen protector.

 

[Webcat86]

Thanks, it’s a good idea. However I’ve just checked and they’re only offering £440 for a “mint” 256GB 14 PM which is £45 less than Apple and £130 less than Phone Box - and I thought Apple’s trade-in prices were low!

I don't find Apple's prices low, especially when factoring in the convenience. They don't require accessories, and send the box to send to them. When I compare that to putting it on eBay or Facebook, dealing with scammers and time wasters, and facing the risk of them opening a bogus claim which PayPal almost always sides with the buyer over, it's not worth the hassle for the extra money in my opinion. Especially once factoring in fees for PayPal and eBay.

The convenience and peace of mind with Apple is worth the difference I think.

 

[danb1979]

Where is the best place to sell your old iPhone in terms of getting the most money?

eBay UK; when the 80% off selling fees offer is live (check in your selling account) and either bank transfer upon collection or via eBay's own managed payments system. They don't use PayPal any more and it's much, much better and a lot more secure

I've had zero issues and used it many times this year without fault

 

[Kerry78]

Where is the best place to sell your old iPhone in terms of getting the most money?

I sold my iPhone 12 Pro May last year on Sphock £400 just make sure you have someone there with you incase the buyers try it on lol

 

[Kerry78]

What time is IOS 18 out today?

 

[Nintendolinky]

What time is IOS 18 out today?

6pm

 

[Kerry78]

6pm

Thanks better go charge phone up then 🤦🏻‍♀️😂

 

[AVBeatMan]

A few years ago I was on the iPhone Upgrade Programme. I cancelled the AppleCare myself via Apple, they refunded it to Barclays who then sent me the refund. Not sure if this is how it still works, but I would be surprised if it's changed much.

I’m about to go on the upgrade programme. Why did you come off it? Any pitfalls? Thanks.

 

[crdav]

I’m about to go on the upgrade programme. Why did you come off it? Any pitfalls? Thanks.

I stopped upgrading annually so didn't need to be on it any more - that was all! I think overall it works out a little more expensive than buying/selling yourself, but the convenience of it was quite good.

Setting up your new phone takes a bit of time, and you have to wait in-store until this is done and return your old device. Whereas now I can do it at my leisure at home and sell my phone when ready. Otherwise no complaints.

 

[StefanWolves]

I vowed never to use CEX as they are not as ethical as they seem, and knock prices down for no reason or the smallest thing... and having bought a phone from them , which was returned as it turned out to be a stolen phone, and they couldn't give 2 hoots, although I did get a refund in the end, I now wouldn't trust them

Agree with this. They lower the price for every single reason possible. I tried to sell a PS5 to them last year. They wanted to give me £20 less because a cardboard sleeve in the box wasn’t present. I told them to shuv it and sold elsewhere